▼Product Technical Specifications

NorCal

                       Technical Specifications 

 

Physical Properties

Horticulture Perlite

Element Analysis
Color/Form  White Loose Granules
Density Range 3-8 Lb/cu ft.
pH Value 6.5 - 7.0
Fusion Point 2300-2400F
Specific Gravity .01-.04
Soluble % with H2O .05%
Silicon 34%
Aluminum 7.5%
Potassium 3.5 %
Sodium 3.5%
Calcium 0.6%
Iron 0.6%
Magnesium 0.2%
Trace Elements 0.2%
Oxygen (by difference) 49.9%

▼ Typical Product Specifications

 

Product #

NorCal # 1 NorCal # 2 NorCal # 3 NorCal # 4 NorCal # 5
Mesh Range 8-8.50 4-50 4-50 special order 1/4 - 3/4"
Loose Density 3-7 5.5 - 8 5.5 - 8   5 - 7

 ▼Sieve Analysis % Retained by Volume   - Cumulative

 

US Sieve No.

         
8 0 - 10 55-65 60-70    
16 50-80 85-90 90-95    
 50 80-90        
           

These technical specifications contain extracts from the NorCal Perlite Inc's engineering specification documents. This information is provided as reference guide for comparing  NorCal Horticultural Perlite products to other manufacturers. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for additional details and specifications on any of our Superior Perlite products.